Description
A comforting and easy Coconut Lime Fish Soup bursting with fresh lime, creamy coconut milk, and tender white fish – ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups fish or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
2. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add the red bell pepper and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
4. Pour in the coconut milk and broth, stirring to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer before adding the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar.
6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Gently add the fish pieces to the soup. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
8. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh cilantro.
9. Serve the soup hot, garnished with lime wedges.
Notes
Use any firm white fish that holds together well during cooking.
For added spice, include a sliced chili or a dash of hot sauce.
This soup pairs wonderfully with jasmine rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg